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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 938.67, 1,407.65 and 476.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 938.67, 1,407.65 and 476.25 is: 714.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    938.67 : 1,407.65 = 476.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    938.67/1,407.65 = 476.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    938.67x = 1,407.65 × 476.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    938.67x = 670,390.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,390.93/938.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714.19

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